Man dies, two rescued after yacht capsizes on Great Barrier Reef
One man has died, and two others were rescued after their yacht capsized, prompting a large search and rescue...
Australia’s marine industry news
Calls to stop shock boating fee hikes in Australia grow
The leisure boating industry in Australia is calling on the Minister for Transport to intervene and ask Transport for...
BIA meets NSW government about boating fees
The Boating Industry Association (BIA) in Australia has met with the New South Wales (NSW) government to directly raise...
Boats ‘bump in’ as Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show begins
An array of boats have assembled on Australia’s Gold Coast for this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2024...
Australia’s New South Wales shock boating fee increase
The Boating Industry Association (BIA) has expressed surprise and disappointment at the significant boating fee increases announced late on...
Ukrainian RIB manufacturer expands to Australia
Grand Inflatable Boats, a Ukrainian manufacturer of fibreglass rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), is opening a new sales and distribution...
Sunreef Yachts appoints New Zealand distributor
Marine dealer Ray White Marine group has been appointed as Sunreef Yachts’ exclusive distributor in New Zealand. Ray White...
Fliteboard reveals full 2024 range
Fliteboard, a brand of Mercury Marine and a leader in the e-foil industry, has revealed its 2024 product range,...
‘Unfortunate decision’: Maritimo’s MD steps down amid controversy
The managing director of Maritimo, Tom Barry-Cotter, has resigned from his position at the Australian boatbuilder after revealing that...
Almost 100 launches set for Australia’s Sanctuary Cove boat show
Organisers of the upcoming 2024 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) have confirmed almost 100 launches from some of...
Echo Yachts to construct world’s largest sailing catamaran
Australian superyacht builder Echo Yachts has signed a contract to construct a full-custom 57-metre twin-masted catamaran sailing superyacht. According...
